2020 vision for Ward theatre in Downton Kingston, Jamaica

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, October 27, 2019

Mounting concerns and a rising price tag have been some of the issues which have delayed the completion of restoration work of the historic Ward theatre located in the heart of downtown Kingston.

Despite the setbacks, mayor of the city of Kingston Councillor Senator Delroy Williams is confident that the theatre which has been closed for well over a decade will reopen its doors by the end of 2020.

The mayor told the Jamaica Observer that he is pleased with the progress of the restoration work which has been named a national Labour Day project last year.

However, he noted that the sheer cost of the renovation has been the reason for the delays.

“I don't want it to pass the end of next year. I'm really pushing for it. The rigging system will take some time to install. We are going through the procurement to make this happen in a timely manner.

Ward Theatre in Kingston, Jamaica